AFCON 2023: Alex Iwobi vows to make Nigerian fans proud with title in Cote d’Ivoire

As the countdown to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws to an end, Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has reassured Nigerians to have confidence in the team.

The 27-year-old star will be saddled with the responsibility of putting up creative spark needed to bring home the glory.

The three-time champions have not tasted success in this competition since 2013 and are itching to win the trophy again.

The team is seeking a fourth African title (after wins in 1980,1994, and 2013) which will put them at par with West African arch-rivals Ghana, and leave only Egypt (seven wins) and Cameroon (five wins) ahead of them in the inverted pyramid of glory.

However, the former Arsenal player will be brimming with confidence to transform his current club form to the national team.

“The fans know the quality we have in the team, from each man that is in the squad and the ones that didn’t make the squad, there is a lot of talents in the squad,” the Fulham star told the Super Eagles media.

“We have confidence we can go far in this competition, but we have to prove it and assure the fans that we can prove ourselves. They can be sure we will make the nation proud.”